Meta, the parent company of Facebook, has secured a significant boost in energy resources to support its artificial intelligence (AI) data centers by entering into three strategic agreements with nuclear power providers TerraPower, Oklo, and Vistra. This move is aimed at powering its new Prometheus AI data center currently under construction in New Albany, Ohio. The energy contracts, announced on Friday, promise enough electricity to power approximately 5 million homes.
The Prometheus AI data center, which is designed to be a 1-gigawatt cluster comprised of multiple data center buildings, was first revealed in July. It is expected to commence operations later this year. Although Meta has not disclosed the financial terms of its agreements with the three power companies, the deals are poised to bolster the company’s commitment to clean energy.
In a statement, Meta emphasized that these partnerships are set to support up to 6.6 gigawatts of clean energy—both new and existing resources—by 2035. To illustrate, a single gigawatt can typically power around 750,000 homes, marking this a substantial enhancement to the renewable energy landscape.
Meta's agreement with TerraPower is particularly notable, as it includes funding for the development of two new Natrium units which are expected to generate up to 690 megawatts of reliable power, with an anticipated delivery as early as 2032. Furthermore, this deal grants Meta access to energy from up to six additional Natrium units, with a production capacity of 2.1 gigawatts and targeted delivery set for 2035.
Additionally, Meta will procure over 2.1 gigawatts of energy from two operational Vistra nuclear power plants located in Ohio, alongside energy generated from expansions at these plants and from a third Vistra facility in Pennsylvania. This multi-faceted approach not only solidifies Meta’s energy supply but also diversifies its sources of clean energy.
The partnership with Oklo is focused on developing a 1.2-gigawatt power campus in Pike County, Ohio, which would further support Meta’s data center operations in the region. This agreement highlights Oklo's involvement in innovative energy solutions, with notable backing from investors including Sam Altman of OpenAI.
These latest nuclear power agreements follow Meta's announcement in June regarding a 20-year partnership with Constellation Energy, which is part of the company’s larger strategy to enhance its renewable energy portfolio. With these developments, Meta is not only reinforcing its infrastructure for the future but also contributing to the stability of America’s nuclear supply chain and creating jobs in the energy sector.
Overall, Meta's ambitious initiatives reflect a growing trend in the tech industry to prioritize sustainable energy solutions, especially as demand for data processing continues to rise in parallel with advancements in AI technology.
